Here you will find some of history´s most well-known crimes. Either the criminals, victims, or the crimes themselves have captured public attention on a large scale.

Attacks on AthletesLike other high-profile figures, athletes are subject to attack from a number of sources -- from deranged fans to rivals, protestors to robbers. Read about a few famous and not-so-famous cases of attacks on athletes.

Buford Pusser - Walking TallSheriff of McNairy County, Tenessee, Buford Pusser walked tall and carried a big stick. He survived 8 shootings and 7 stabbings but was killed in a car accident on his way home from the county fair. His daughter and her friends came upon the accident just moments after it happened.

Charles BeckerNYC Police Lieutenant Charles Becker headed up the secret police squad known as the strong-arm squad and was later arrested and convicted for the murder of bookmaker

Dumb Celebrity CrimesCelebrities are not above the law. This article will list some celebrities and the dumb crimes they have committed.

I Don't Like MondaysBrenda Spencer was sixteen years old when she opened fire with a .22 caliber rifle from her house across the street from the school where the children were waiting to get in. The song "I Don't Like Mondays" by the Boomtown Rats was inspired by her explanation for shooting the kids.

Miranda RightsThe Miranda warning was established after a 1966 court case in which a man was convicted of rape and his confession was allegedly coerced. Miranda was unaware that he didn't have to say anything to police. Now, everyone who is being arrested, has to be warned of their Miranda rights.

Mumia Abu-Jamal - AppealsAfter Mumia Abu-Jamal's sentencing, his defense team began nearly 30 years of appeals. Read about the setbacks and accomplishments here.

Mumia Abu-Jamal - TrialThe Mumia Abu-Jamal case led to decades of controversy and activism. Read a brief overview of the original trial in 1982 here.

Mumia Abu-Jamal and the Faulkner MurderIn 1981, Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner was gunned down during a routine traffic stop. The aftermath of the crime resulted in decades-long debate and even celebrity involvement.

Murder of Shanda SharerShanda Sharer was just 12 years old when she was brutally tortured and burned alive by four other girls.

Ronnie BiggsRonnie Biggs was probably one of the most famous criminals that you have never heard of. He escaped from prison after being arrested for his part in what is known as "The Great Train Robbery."

The Chowchilla KidnappingThe small city of Chowchilla, California was thrust into the national spotlight on July 15, 1976, when kidnappers seized 26 schoolchildren and their driver from a school bus and held them for ransom. Read about the abduction and aftermath.

The Dating Game Serial KillerRodney Alcala was a serial killer who once appeared on the Dating Game television show. He won the show but after the woman who picked him got to talk with him afterward, found him to be creepy and declined to go on the date. This had probably saved her life.

The Mike Tyson Rape CaseBefore becoming famous as the boxer who would bite off part of an ear and threaten to eat children, Mike Tyson stood accused of raping a beauty pageant contestant in 1991. Read about the case and its outcome.

Tupac Shakur Murder - Background2011 marks the 15th anniversary of controversial rapper Tupac Shakur's death. Get details on Shakur's early life in the first of a series on his murder.

Tupac Shakur Murder - The CrimePart two in my series on Tupac Shakur, covering the night of the murder, an event that would lead to a great deal of controversy in the following years.

West Memphis ThreeThree teen-agers were convicted for the murders of three 8 year old boys in 1994. In 2010, the teens, now men, were released from prison based on new DNA evidence that was discovered 2007. These men are known as the West Memphis Three.